Jonathan advises on corporate disputes including those arising in the acquisition and disposal of businesses and companies, the failure of joint ventures, claims arising out of the insolvency and reconstruction of corporate entities, antitrust litigation, group litigation, and fraud claims, as well as leading multi-jurisdictional corruption cases and other criminal investigations.

Jonathan is recognised as one of the leading litigators in the UK. He is ranked as a leading individual for both commercial litigation and financial crime in Chambers UK and Legal 500 UK. Feedback has noted that “Jonathan Hitchin is fantastic – understated but highly effective, and a real delight to work with” and “Jonathan Hitchin is a real tiger of a litigator – definitely one you want on your side” (Legal 500 UK, 2021). Chambers UK 2023 notes that he provides “high-quality advice and wise counsel".